The Tomb of Lal Khan is a mausoleum located in Varanasi, in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is listed as a monument of national importance.

History

Lal Khan was a minister in the service of Balwant Singh. The tomb was built in 1773. Description It is situated in the middle of a charbagh-style garden, which had chhatris on all four corners.

The tomb is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture. is a square structure located on a square plinth. It is surmounted by a single large dome, with chhatris on four corners. Each side has three arches, with the central arch being slightly larger than the other two. The tomb is decorated with coloured tiles.

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